Freedomland
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Freedomland

A black police detective must solve a strange case of a kidnapped boy and deal with a big racial protest.
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In the movie Freedomland (2006), Brenda Martin, a Caucasian woman, enters Dempsy Medical Center in New Jersey one evening with minor injuries and emotional distress. She tells her story to Dempsy Police Detective Lorenzo Council, who is a black man. Brenda claims that she was carjacked by an unknown black man while taking a shortcut she had never used before.

Brenda works at the Rainbow Club, a children's center located in the Armstrong housing projects. She tells Detective Council that she was driving from work to her home in Gannon, New Jersey when the carjacking occurred. The incident leaves Brenda deeply traumatized, and her emotional distress affects those around her.

As the investigation progresses, Detective Council starts to suspect that there may be more to Brenda's story than meets the eye. He begins to uncover inconsistencies, raising doubts about the truthfulness of her account. As tensions rise between the community and the police, the case takes on a racial undertone.

Freedomland explores themes of race, identity, and the complex dynamics within a community. The movie delves into the challenges faced by Detective Council as he navigates the blurred lines between justice, personal beliefs, and societal expectations.

This gripping drama keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as the truth is slowly revealed, showcasing the impact of a single event on an entire community. Freedomland is a thought-provoking film that addresses important social issues with sensitivity and depth.

Also Known As:

Freedomland

Release Date:

17 Feb 2006

Writers:

Richard Price

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations

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